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Season of Sunflowers

09 Tuesday Aug 2022

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It is nearly impossible to think about a warm day in August without the thought of sunflowers coming to mind. These vibrant, beautiful flowers have long been associated with adoration, loyalty, and longevity. Did you know that sunflowers are so named because they follow the movement of the sun across the sky from east to west? They quite literally soak up the rays of the sun!

Bask in the season of sunflowers with these handcrafted treasures, which are sure to brighten up even your rainiest day!

Melanie Hand-Painted Italian Wool Hat

In his family’s third-generation workshop in Montapone, Italy, Luigi and his wife Marisa handcraft this hat from dark navy blue Italian wool and then hand-paint it with a blooming sunflower.

Hand-Gilded Sunflower & Poppy Wine Glass

After graduating from art school, Amedeo founded his glass workshop in Verona, Italy. From the time his sons Valentino and Roberto were old enough to hold a paintbrush, they have worked alongside their father, becoming expert craftsmen and artisans in their own rights. Today, the three transform ordinary glass into luminous works of art, such as this wine glass adorned with a blooming sunflower and poppy.

Sunny Ride Top

The joyful scene on this top seems to be pulled right out of a daydream. A wild garden of sunflowers provides the perfect rest stop on an afternoon ride. This pretty piece is designed and handmade by Donna of Los Angeles.

Volcanic Mosaic Sunflower Earrings

Since 2012, a workshop in Sicily has been handcrafting jewelry using real volcanic lava rock released from Italy’s Mount Etna. The artisans use a special photographic technique to transfer the image of colorful sunflowers onto the stone before applying a traditional Italian maiolica finish and firing each piece at high temperatures. 

Hand-Stitched Sunflower Pillow

Letizia handcrafts this sunflower accent pillow of hand-stitched fabrics which she collects from local Italian markets around her workshop in Florence, Italy. Her longstanding relationship with textile vendors gives her “VIP” access to some spectacular weaves.

Sunflower Daze Italian Silk Scarf

Happy yellow sunflowers dance alongside black and white polka dots and stripes on this gorgeous scarf of 100% Italian silk. Each one is handcrafted by Eugenio of Lake Como, Italy, who owns and operates his family’s third-generation workshop.

Capodimonte Porcelain Sunflower

Each sunflower is made of Capodimonte porcelain: the finest of Italian artistic pottery, with a history beginning in Naples in 1738. In that year, artists used clays of pure white color and the finest grain brought in from Calabria to create highly detailed objects rivaling the best of other European courts. Almost 300 years later, each piece is still individually handcrafted in the most meticulous detail.

Ceramic Gnome & Sunflower Mug

Nearly every day you will find JoAnn sitting at the potter’s wheel in her Pocono Mountain studio, her mind and hands spinning new designs to delight us. She shapes each mug on her wheel before hand-forming each smile-inducing embellishment. Each is high-fired, dipped in specially formulated glazes, and fired again to attain the deep, rich colors. It’s hard not to fall in love with this little guy and his sunflower!

Lucille Natural Straw Sun Hat

Braided natural straw is pressed and shaped on a heated mold before it is adorned with a green beveled edge ribbon band and a gathering of silk sunflowers. This stunning hat is handmade by Carole in her workshop in the winding streets of New York’s Hudson River Valley.

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Host an Artful Summer Soiree

27 Monday Jun 2022

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This summer, entertain guests with hand-blown drinking glasses from Italy, floral Polish pottery serveware, and more! We have everything you need to make your next summertime gathering truly memorable…so let’s dive in!

Hand-Tatted Summertime Card Set

First thing’s first…the invites! If you plan on hosting a summer soiree, you’ll need to let guests know ahead of time so they can save the date. This set of 6 hand-tatted cards will set the tone for the day, as each one is decorated with original artwork inspired by the sea and accented with hand-tatted designs created from cotton thread that is looped and knotted.

Murano-Style Confetti Champagne Glasses

These colorful champagne glasses are hand-blown in Naples, Italy according to the traditions and techniques of Murano glass making. The unique, confetti-like pattern on each glass is created by rolling the molten glass in colorful glass chips before skillfully hand-blowing it into its final form. This set of 6 champagne glasses is perfect for bringing an artisanal touch to the table, and guests will enjoy being able to choose their favorite color!

Polish Pottery Tidal Wave Fish Platter

This Polish pottery platter is perfect for serving hors d’oeuvres. Artisans in Poland shape each one of their native clay and then use carved sponges and fine brushwork to hand-paint it with delightful sea life motifs. The unique fish shape of this platter brings a nautical touch to any tablespread!

Italian Ceramic Elephant Salt & Pepper Shakers

Guests will be delighted to find this adorable pair of elephants as they reach for the salt or pepper! Each one is shaped from stoneware clay and adorned with blooming floral designs by artisans in a third-generation family workshop in the Vicenza area of Italy.

Hand-Painted Floral Wine Glasses

When the meal has been served and it’s time to linger over sweets and a good red, guests will love sipping from our hand-painted floral wine glasses. Each one is an individual work of art painted by Kathleen of Michigan. Similar to our champagne glasses, guests can choose their favorite color or flower to sip from!

Pink Poppy

Purple Violet

Blue Violet

Buttermilk Abutilon

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